Why precision, courage and curiosity are the engine of true innovation
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Why precision, courage and curiosity are the engine of true innovation
Three wins, seven participations – VACOM from Großlöbichau near Jena is one of the biggest success stories of the Thuringia Innovation Award. The high-tech company has been proving for years that precision, courage and curiosity are the engine of true innovation.
By winning the Thuringia Innovation Award 2025 in the Industry & Materials category, VACOM is impressively continuing its success story. The family-owned company has developed a groundbreaking innovation in cleanroom and manufacturing technology that combines the highest standards of cleanliness with efficient production – a key topic for future industries such as semiconductor technology and quantum technology.
VACOM’s innovative strength has a long tradition. For many years, the Jena-based founder shaped the course of the company and made it an internationally recognized specialist in vacuum technology.
Today, the next generation continues to run the company – with fresh impetus, but the same passion for precision and progress. In this way, VACOM shows how sustainable entrepreneurship works in the best sense of the word: with a spirit of innovation, knowledge transfer and a clear vision for the future.
The success of the Thuringia Innovation Award 2025 once again underlines why VACOM is considered a pioneer. This is not just where technology is developed – this is where the future is created. With its commitment and innovative spirit, the company shows that Thuringian ideas can set standards worldwide.



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